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Moses of Khoren and the Invention of Armenian History
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the enigmatic figure of Movses Khorenatsi — Moses of Khoren — the fifth-century historian whose 'History of Armenia' shaped Armenian national identity for over a millennium. They discuss how Khorenatsi wove biblical genealogy, Persian epic, and local legend into a coherent narrative tracing Armenia's kings from Hayk to the Arshakuni dynasty. The conversation examines the enduring controversy over his dating: was he a contemporary of Mesrop Mashtots, or a later compiler writing under Arab rule? They cover his use of sources like the lost…
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